The Owosso Community Players invite students grades fourth through seventh to audition for the youth choir in OCP’s upcoming Holiday at Lebowsky. The show will feature talented vocalists, high-kicking dancers, and some guest artists, performing a combination of traditional Christmas classics and contemporary holiday favorites.

The students chosen for the youth choir, directed by Mandy Bashore and Michael Windnagle, will be a part of this magical December spectacle of song, dance, and Christmas spirit. Performances are December 11, 12, and 13.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with auditions beginning at 5:30 p.m. on October 26 and 28 in the Studio Theater, next to the Lebowsky Center on Main Street. Those auditioning should prepare a brief selection from their favorite holiday/Christmas song, and only need to attend one night of auditions.

The holiday show is a great chance for those with stage experience as well as those looking to make their Lebowsky Center stage debut, according to OCP Artistic Director Garrett Bradley. “After the success and popularity of last year’s Holiday at Lebowsky, we are thrilled to bring another festive production to the Lebowsky stage. We are excited to offer an opportunity to showcase our local youth talent,” Bradley said.

Sorry to send two emails in a row, but just realized this is for TOMORROW (I just got this message today?!) — in case any of you can venture to MARSHALL (about 45 minutes south of Lansing):

Great Escape Stage Company had auditions last Monday and Tuesday evenings for their holiday musical "A Christmas Memory" (based on the Truman Capote story). We're still looking to cast a number of roles and are having further auditions on Sunday afternoon (10/4) from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at the theatre. Audition info is below. This will be the Michigan Premiere of this new family Christmas musical with music by Larry Grossman and Lyrics by Carol Hall. Great roles and some pay (gas stipend). Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested!

Additional auditions for the Michigan premiere of “Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory”– based on the beloved short story – will be held at GREAT ESCAPE STAGE COMPANY on Sunday October 4th, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Rehearsals will begin in the evenings (usually Sundays thru Thursdays – 7:00 to 9:00 PM) in October and performances start November 19th thru December 6th. (Thursday thru Sunday - with no show on Thanksgiving.)The family-friendly holiday musical will be directed by Randy Lake, GESC’s Artistic Director, with musical direction by Alan Stulberg. The cast includes 3 women, 2 men, 1 young boy (looks 9 to 12), 1 young girl (looks 11 to 13), and a sweet-natured terrior.

All auditionees will be asked to read from the script and to sing a short song (accompanist provided – if available, please bring sheet music in proper key.) Complete audition information can be found at GreatEscapeStageCompany.org and information on the show can be found at AChristmasMemoryMusical.com.

All characters sing and move. Roles include:

SOOK FAULK (45-65) childlike and emotional, full of life and good will, wearing her heart on her sleeve.

BUDDY FAULK (looks 9-12), a cousin to Sook. Sweet and sensitive with an active imagination. A young version of the ​ writer.

ADULT BUDDY (30's to 40’s), a successful Manhattan writer with a poetic soul, currently at an emotional and professional crossroads.

SEABON (rhymes with T-bone) FAULK (45-65) brother to Sook and Jennie, a timid bachelor who still dreams of a bigger life. Also plays HAHA JONES, owner of the nightclub outside of town, a frightening presence and the subject of local gossip. Also plays FARLEY WOOD, the postman who knows everybody's business. Also plays DELIVERY MAN.

QUEENIE - Buddy's lovable terrier. Dog should be gentle, good natured and not bothered by people or audiences.

Actors & technicians will be paid a small stipend. Great Escape Stage Company is a 45-seat not-for-profit theatre located at 155 West Michigan Avenue in Historic downtown Marshall. For more information, please contact the director at 269-589-5127 or leave a message at the Box Office 269-781-2700.